WSOP Texas HOldem bonus poker

[maidenguy]

couple of days ago had a friend make around $500 with the bonus bets. No one else at the table hit any bonus bets except for one fellow who hit a small pair.Money will go alot faster when playing the bonus and not hit anything but if you do hit the bonus or a few of them then good money can be made. Is it woth it? For people who play the bonus, would the bet be the same amount , lower amount or higher amount then the ANTE bet? Like to hear some opinions.